A wonderful (and free) holiday spectacle

AWAY IN THE MANGER: A highlight of “A Christmas to Remember” was the Manger Scene at Praise Tabernacle Church during this weekend’s performances of A Christmas to Remember by Animal Affair. As the Shepard was Brittany Arruda and Mary and Joseph were portrayed by Claudia and Leonardo Morales.

SINGING PRAISE: Linda Cantone, one of the directors of A Christmas to Remember, sang loud and clear during Friday’s night performance. She is from a musical family with her husband Joe and their son, Joe Jr.

ON A SOLO SAXOPHONE: Joe Cantone Sr. amazed the audience at “A Christmas to Remember” at Praise Tabernacle Church with his solo saxophone performance of “Away in a Manger.”

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017 1:13 pm

Praise Tabernacle’s famous Christmas musical, “The Christmas to Remember,” was a complete sellout each evening this past weekend with thousands coming out to see the show. This free show included live animals, surprises for the kids, Santa, music, dance, comedy, concession stands and sounds of the season. On Saturday they held a special sensory friendly matinee show for this audience, equipped with a calming room if needed. In total, they held five performances for the community. Praise Tabernacle Church has been performing Christmas Musicals for more than 30 years. (Story by Meri R. Kennedy/Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

By TIM FORSBERG The Blackstone Valley Polar Express Train Ride has the ticket to Christmas memories that will last a lifetime. For nearly 20 years, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council has produced a family favorite holiday train excursion filled with